Blooming treasures abound at the Ellwanger Gardens in Rochester. Discover a historic landscape that was originally the private garden of 19th century horticulturist George Ellwanger. The garden is a symphony of purples, pinks, yellows, reds, and blues surrounded by majestic trees and endless walk ways. Plan ahead for this treasure, it's open during the city's much anticipated Lilac Festival.
Reel in the big one with Carl D. Coleman's Fly Shop. Unwind on guided fly fishing trips with guys who have a combined 100 years of fly fishing action and experience in their tackle boxes. They'll set you up with the right gear, the right advice and most of all, they'll show you where the fish are! These professionals make recreational fishing easy.
Take the family to enjoy a hands-on learning experience at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. At this science center, you'll see attractions like spectacular laser light shows set to music at the museum's Strasenburgh Planetarium, and films presented on the planetarium's four-story dome. Check out the center's calendar and participate in family activities, classes, and camps.